(Name-mce) ListServ AMEA June 21-24, 2007 Chicago IL

[Villanueva Anselmo]

June 21-24, 2007    Chicago, Illinois

Association of MultiEthnic Americans

Annual Conference

40th Anniversary Celebration of Loving v. State of Virginia

http://www.ameasite.org/

 

AMEA, along with the leading organizations, community leaders, scholars,
activists, allies, and students across the nation are currently planning
the 40th Anniversary celebration of the Loving v. State of Virginia
decision which ended the ban on interracial marriage in the United
States on June 12,

1967. 

 

There are many working committees that have been created to make this
event a great success.  Committees include: Events/Activities,
Speakers/Workshops, Facilities/Logistics, Education/Outreach,
Administrative, Development.  There is still ample time for anyone to
get involved and assist in whatever capacity one can give.

 

The location has been generously offered by Roosevelt University in
Chicago, Illinois. While we plan to hold this national event in Chicago,
there will still be localized events across the nation for those who
cannot make it to the city. However, we are hoping that with enough
planning ahead, the event will be too irresistible to turn down!  At
this time, an official title has not been created, and any suggestions
in the meantime are welcome. We want to ensure that

this is an event that reaches out to all people, regardless of age,
self-identity, occupation, religion, class, orientation, etc. We predict
that this will not be like any event you have ever attended before. We
plan to not only incorporate panels and presentations by
scholars/academics, for example, but non-stop excitement and activities
for all to enjoy. At this time, details are being worked out regarding a
possible cruise, talent-fashion show, and so forth. Stay tuned!

 

If you are interested in becoming a speaker or presenter, the "call for
proposal" and "call for art/artists" will be disseminated in September.
If you have ideas for panels or presentations, please let us know. In
addition, we are hoping to secure many entertainers, celebrities, and
keynote speakers for this event. Please let us know who would be a great
addition to our lineup and we will work diligently to get in touch with
them.

 

Anyone who would like to volunteer should inform Jungmiwha Bullock as
soon as possible at jbullock at ameasite.org .We will have more details to
announce in the next newsletter, so be on the look out for more fabulous
updates!

 

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